SS2 Commerce Lesson Note on Tourism

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TOPIC: TOURISM

CONTENT: (a) Definition and Meaning of Tourism

                    (b) Forms of Tourism

                    (c) Advantages and Disadvantages of Tourism

Sub-Topic 1: Definition and Meaning of Tourism 

DEFINITION OF TOURISM

The Advanced Learners Dictionary defines tourism as a business activity connected with providing accommodation, services and entertainment for people who are visiting a place for pleasure. Tourism is one of the facilities that aid trade. It belongs to the hospitality industry, covering entertainments and accommodation which is aimed at providing centers for pleasure and indirectly facilitating trade and promoting the economy.

MEANING OF TOURISM

The term tourism refers to travel for recreational leisure or business purposes. It is the practice which involves the visiting of people to places of interest where they can relax, derive pleasure and entertainment. Tourists are people who travel to stay in places outside their usual environment for not more than a year.

EVALUATION

1a.What is tourism?

1. Distinguish between tourism and tourist.

Sub-topic 2: Forms of Tourism

Tourism is concerned with the activities of those who engage in creating tourist attractions in different tourist centers.

FORMS OF TOURISM

The forms of tourism include;

1. Accommodation e.g. hotels
2. Resort centers
3. National parks
4. Historical centers
5. Entertainment centers

ACCOMMODATION

These are in the form of hotels, guest houses, motels, etc that can provide tourist, travelers, sportsmen etc with an alternative home for rest and relaxation.

RESORT CENTERS

These are places people go for vacation or holiday. It could be at the beach, mountains, lakes, island, and thick forest etc where one can visit himself/herself or with the members of his/her family to have a nice time.

NATIONAL PARKS

These are areas in public land in a town or city where people go for a walk, for play or relaxation. It could be an enclosed area with field and trees, attached to a country house. It is called national park if it has been nationalized.

HISTORICAL CENTERES

Historical centers are places that are connected with the past history of a place or group of people. These places become a sight for visit as a result of their creative value, entertainment value etc.

ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS

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